| Akron Main Campus vs. Cleveland State |
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|---|---|---|
#330 in National Universities #35 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #235 in National Universities #20 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,135 Ohio Residents $20,815 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,982 Ohio Residents $18,502 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,125 Ohio Residents $15,885 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,297 Ohio Residents $21,107 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,688 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,769 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter59.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.30% |
| Favorable18.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.66% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,332 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,074 |
| Larger11,160 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,482 |
| Smaller2,172 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,592 |
| Smaller1,951 | Online Student Population | Larger2,129 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher52% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,559) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,011) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,120) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,239 | Number of faculty | 1,068 |
| Higher$92,303 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,327 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.